Toymaker Mattel and movie studio Warner Bros on Tuesday announced they were partnering to make the film, which will star the Oscar-nominated actress. Robbie, 28, will also co-produce the film, the companies said in a statementNo plot, title or release date was announced for the film, which comes 60 years after the adult-figured Barbie fashion doll was launched in March 1959. "Barbie has empowered kids to imagine themselves in aspirational roles from a princess to president," the actress said in a statement. Barbie has adopted more than 200 careers in her lifetime, including robotics engineer, astronaut and teacher. The live-action Barbie film is the first venture from the recently established Mattel Films unit set up in September to develop the franchise of Barbie and other toys, such as Hot Wheels and American Girl.

Source: bd News24 January 09, 2019 15:33 UTC